Analysis of 'Empire of Dirt'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVBwZ5BZOb4&feature=PlayList&p=181E4BA214EEBE19&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=4

'Empire of Dirt' is an opening sequence created for a groups Media Studies Thriller Project. Out of all the attempts I have seen this has been the best one for a number of reasons. The first and major reason is that of over exaggeration. Over exaggerating the plot line is a regular occurance for directors as they believe the 'more that is happening, the better their grade will be.' However, by giving away to much of your plot line by, for example, having a rooftop chase scene or a kidnap and then the result: it transforms what was supposed to be a title sequence into a trailer. This is not the only problem, many groups try to hard and because they are attempting to re-enact something from Hollywood movies the result is taccy and messy because they don't have the appropriate skills or equipment. This is the reason I enjoyed the opening sequence to 'Empire of Dirt'. They gave little away by having the chain scene with appropriate music in background and the most they gave away was of a gagged person rocking. The blurred writing and the fast moving clips meant the viewer was disorientated in their thinking and the plot line remained a mystery.

A classic way to start a thriller film is with a black screen and someone talking. It could give a sinister effect or an innocent effect. Either way if the director pulls it of it can complement the film greatly, again, because of the mystery it creates. As someone reads to you it is up to your animation to make a picture. Even if the narrator isn't attempting to create a picture your creative side will automatically pull together what they are saying and 'think' of something.

Although the opening sequence was simply they pulled it of with effective decision making and ordering of clips, which would lead me to giving this attempt an A.